Acai's Sky

Chapter 170 Village Tour 4

The night sky is filled with stars and the lights are on. The whole village looks quiet and peaceful.

Acai brought Xiaoxian and the others to the B&B cafeteria.

As soon as I entered the door, I heard a burst of laughter. It turned out that Village Chief Rong and other villagers were chatting there.

They chatted happily and laughed from time to time.

Acai and others found the table where Grandma Ma was sitting and sat down. They watched the old people from the surrounding villages chatting and laughing, and felt very warm in their hearts.

These elderly people are the elders of the village. They have witnessed the development and changes of the village. Here, they feel the strong family affection and friendship.

At this time, Grandma Sun noticed Acai and her classmates and said with a smile: "Are you Acai's classmates? Come and play with Acai more often in the future!"

Xiaoxian loves to join in the fun, so she immediately replied, "I've been wanting to come for a while now. I'm in military training at school, and I came to see Ah Cai's house during this break!"

Grandma Wang also came over and said, "Too few kids nowadays like to come to the countryside, but we're near the sea, so there are quite a lot of people here!"

Xiaoxian said with a smile: "I have seen the news about your village on the Internet a long time ago, and I video chat with Acai every day!" Everyone laughed when they heard it.

In this warm atmosphere, Acai and Xiaoxian were eating fruits and chatting.

Tong Jiajiu brought the waiters in to serve the dishes. Acai quickly stood up to help and arranged the dishes.

Fish head tofu soup: The soup is milky white and fragrant. The fish head is fresh and tender, and the tofu is smooth and tender. It melts in your mouth and leaves you with an endless aftertaste. You can feel the deliciousness of the fish head and tofu in every bite, making you want to have another bite.

Braised Fish: Bright red in color, the fish is juicy and tender, with a crispy exterior and tender interior. The fish is braised to perfection in the pan, each piece is coated in a rich sauce, and the delicious flavor spreads instantly in your mouth.

Steamed fish: retains the original flavor of the fish, tastes delicious, and has a tender texture. The steaming method allows the fish to maintain its original tenderness, and the aroma of green onions, ginger, and garlic makes people intoxicated.

Pan-fried fish fillet: The fish fillet is fried until golden and crispy, and the aroma is overflowing. Take a bite, the fish fillet's skin is crispy, and the fish meat inside is tender and juicy, which makes people linger.

Seaweed Fish Ball Soup: The fish balls are springy, the seaweed is fresh, and the soup is rich in flavor. The springiness of the fish balls and the freshness of the seaweed complement each other, giving people a sense of the ocean.

Stir-fried fish fillets: The fish fillets are smooth and tender, and the taste is delicious. The stir-fry method allows the fish fillets to maintain their original tenderness, and paired with the fragrance of vegetables, people can feel the taste of nature.

Fish Congee: The porridge base is soft and glutinous, the fish slices are fresh and tender, and the taste is delicious. The deliciousness of the fish slices is integrated into the porridge, and every bite makes people feel warm and satisfied.

Fish-filled dumplings: The dumpling wrapper is thin and the filling is large, and the fish filling is delicious and juicy. The addition of fish to the filling makes the dumplings more delicious and leaves people with an endless aftertaste.

Ah Cai helped Grandma Ma serve some of each dish and was very busy.

Grandma Ma's son stood by and couldn't help at all. He could only watch A Cai help Grandma Ma.

Ah Cai didn't care about him and turned around to pour a cup of [Taibai wine] for Grandma Ma and the other elderly people.

Village Chief Rong picked up his wine glass, took a sip, and sighed, "Our baijiu is still the best. Last time, the village chief of the novice village invited me to drink that brandy. What was that? I really can't drink it!"

Everyone nodded in agreement, their faces beaming with smiles. Yes, we Chinese simply can't get used to Western-style cold dishes or Western-style wine.

This is also a kind of cultural difference, but it is this difference that makes us cherish our country's food and wine even more.

Ah Cai smiled and said, "So, I still like to eat hot meals and drink my own wine. That's what we call enjoying life!"

Everyone laughed and the atmosphere was harmonious. In this small village, although people's lives were simple, they were full of warmth and happiness.

There is no hustle and bustle of the city here, only tranquility and simplicity. Here, people can feel true happiness and satisfaction.

As Dajiang poured the soup, he said, "Cold meals are popular in our country now. A few days ago, I heard that many tourists who came here asked if they had any cold meals for sale!"

Tong Ajiu smiled and said, "We can also make cold dishes, but Acai won't let us, saying that we are too busy cooking for the elderly in the village and don't have time to do it."

Everyone looked at Ah Cai, making her feel uncomfortable. Ah Cai said, "I just don't want Ah Jiu and the others to be so tired! Besides, if you don't eat seafood or hot soup noodles at the beach, what's the point of coming here?"

"However, I also eat cold meals like rice balls, just to get by when I go out," Acai explained.

Xiaoxian laughed out loud and said jokingly, "Acai really doesn't like cold meals, so she doesn't allow the B&B to serve them!"

Ah Cai retorted: "What's the point of eating the cold dish! If our Northeastern cuisine wasn't in the Constitution, I would like to eat it every day." After saying that, everyone burst into laughter.

Doctor Hu stroked his goatee and said with a smile, "We need to get more ingredients for Northeastern cuisine when we enter the dungeon this time. We can have Ah Jiu cook it for us when we get back."

When Lu Yingqi heard this, her eyes widened and she said excitedly, "Wow, Northeastern cuisine is free now! I want to eat honey-glazed bear paws! I saw it on TV and it made me craving it!"

Old Man Hua, who was eating braised fish with gusto, said slowly, "I have actually eaten bear paws before. At that time, we didn't have any wildlife protection laws. Especially during the three-year natural disaster, we ate these protected animals every day."

Everyone couldn't help but gasp when they heard this.

"Sigh~"

Lu Yingqi opened his mouth in surprise and asked, "Grandpa Hua, is everything you said true?"

“Is it true or false?”

Old man Hua replied nonchalantly: "What's the point of lying to a kid like you!" Then he continued to drink the fish porridge slowly.

He went on to recall, "However, the chefs at that time, namely the red and white chefs in the village, were far inferior to Ah Jiu! The bear meat they cooked always had a fishy smell."

Acai and Xiaoxian looked at each other and exclaimed in amazement, looking at how free and easy this old man lives!

Doctor Hu looked at Tong Jiajiu, who was busy running back and forth, his eyes full of smiles. "Ah Jiu, don't be busy. Aren't you tired of cooking so many dishes for us every day? Originally, you said you would only make three dishes and a soup for us. You guys are really thoughtful!"

Hearing this, Tong Jiajiu quickly stopped what he was doing, walked quickly to Doctor Hu, and replied with a smile: "I'm not tired, don't worry! As long as everyone enjoys the meal, I'll feel at ease." After saying that, he did not forget to wink at Doctor Hu mischievously.

Doctor Hu laughed out loud at his appearance. He reached out and patted Tong Jiajiu on the shoulder, and said with emotion: "You kids are really pitiful and lovable. By the way, I have processed the tiger bones you gave me, and I can make [tiger bone wine] for you right away!" His tone was full of pride and confidence.

"[Tiger Bone Wine]~"

Tong Jiajiu's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but exclaim in amazement. He knew very well how precious and rare Tiger Bone Wine was, but he hadn't expected Doctor Hu to be able to concoct it so quickly.

"Where did you get the tiger bones?"

Xiaoxian at the side also asked curiously, her eyes fixed on Doctor Hu, her face full of confusion.

Tong Jiajiu smiled and explained, "Tiger bones can be bought at the market. Let's make some [tiger bone wine] for the elderly in the village to try!" His voice was crisp and pleasant, which made people feel happy.

Upon hearing this, Xiaoxian stopped eating, put down her chopsticks immediately, went to Tongjiajiu, and said excitedly: "Really? That's great! Make more, I'll buy some [tiger bone wine] for my grandpa." Her eyes revealed her deep love for her family.

Tong Jiajiu smiled and nodded, then continued serving the dishes, placing plates of delicious food on the table. As she did so, she replied, "No problem, we'll soak the tiger bones in [Taibai wine]!"

His voice was firm and powerful, as if he had seen the happy and satisfied smiles on the faces of the village elders as they tasted the tiger bone wine.

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